The hat (not McVitie) said: the recipient can't see your tone of voice, body language or facial expression to get the full nuances.

No, though I can't see why it requires a face-to-face confrontation to convey the importance and excellence of this music to the outside world in the best possible light. Had I made it to Sidmouth last weekend as originally intended, you'd have been able (given the inclination and courage) to speak to me directly.

There's no rocket science here. Not even originality. There are oh so many (not just in this thread and the one that evaporated) who are equally concerned, indeed horrified, at GEFFism. Does the jazz world, the baroque scene, the Sub-Saharan blues or Southern African township scene etc etc tolerate this dumbing down crapness? No. I don't think so.

Case rested.